Hiking Conimbriga Ruins and Mouros River Valley Tour

Walk through millennia of Roman history, then down to the river where they swam

A guided hiking tour through the Roman ruins of Conimbriga and the Mouros River valley near Coimbra, combining a museum visit and a 10-kilometer walk past the waterfall where Romans bathed, along the riverbanks, and by a village at Sicó Mountain's base. The tour runs 4 hours with a professional photographer guide and hotel pickup. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. Groups stay under 10 people, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Conimbriga and hike Mouros Valley

• Visit Roman ruins of Conimbriga
• Explore Conimbriga Museum exhibits
• Hike Mouros River valley trail
• See waterfall where Romans bathed
• Pass small village near Sicó Mountain

The experience

The tour starts at Conimbriga, a Roman city occupied since 139 BC and later the capital of the Lusitania province under Emperor Augustus. You'll see the House of Fountains with its mythological mosaics (seasons, monsters, birds, sea animals), and the forum, amphitheatre and thermal baths that shaped daily life in a Roman city. The museum holds objects from excavations that show how people lived here: their religious practices, the decoration of manor houses, the activity at the forum. This is the foundation before you step into the landscape itself.

From there, a 10-kilometer hike takes you through the Mouros River valley. You'll walk past the waterfall where Romans bathed and spend much of the route on the riverbanks themselves, moving through the same water and stone they knew. The path passes a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain, a shift from ruin to living settlement. A professional photographer guide documents the day, and you receive a souvenir photo from the outing.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you select that option. Otherwise, public transportation runs to the site. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Groups max out at 10 people, and the guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese. Food and drinks are optional and paid on site.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected at checkout).
• professional photographer guide.
• one souvenir photo from the tour.
• transport by private vehicle.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning hike tour of ConimbrigaGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:00Optional: a hotel, hostel or guest house, paid locally. Length: 4 hours. Optional: a picnic or a restaurant meal, paid locally. Travel by 4WD Toyota LandCruiser. Morning tour: join us for an unforgettable Roman experience! Pickup is included.

Afternoon hike tour of ConimbrigaGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 14:00Optional: a hotel, hostel or guest house, paid locally. Length: 4 hours. Optional: a picnic or a restaurant meal, paid locally. Travel by 4WD Toyota LandCruiser. Afternoon tour: join us for an unforgettable Roman experience! Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Veado Verde / Green Deer

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to start early and have the afternoon free, or the afternoon option if you prefer to explore Coimbra's city center first. Groups stay under 10 people, so the pace stays manageable and the photographer can capture moments without crowds.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the ruins of Conimbriga?

Conimbriga was a Roman city occupied starting in 139 BC and became the capital of the Lusitania province under Emperor Augustus. The site holds the House of Fountains with its mosaics, the forum, amphitheatre, thermal baths and a three-nave basilica built later in the city's center. A museum on-site displays objects from excavations showing everyday life, religious practice, architecture and decoration from the Roman period.

How difficult is the 10-kilometer hike through the Mouros River valley?

The hike is described as very pleasant and suitable for all physical fitness levels. You walk along the riverbanks for much of the route, pass a waterfall, and move through a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain. The terrain is manageable, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Can I book a morning or afternoon departure?

Yes, you choose between a morning hike tour and an afternoon hike tour at checkout. Both follow the same route through Conimbriga and the Mouros River valley. The difference is the time of day you start.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you select that option at checkout. Public transportation options are also available near the site if you prefer to make your own way there.

What do I get to take home from the tour?

A professional photographer guide documents the day, and you receive a souvenir photo from the outing. Food and drinks are optional and paid separately on site if you want them.